What is "Waqf" in the Indian context?In India, “Waqf” refers to an Islamic property endowment for religious or charitable purposes. Once designated as Waqf, these properties become inalienable and are managed by special government-backed bodie ...
India’s Waqf 2025 Reforms Are About Justice, Not Dispossession
April 2, 2024American Hindus welcome the passage of the Waqf Repeal Bill with optimism and relief, viewing it as a long-overdue step toward legal equality and land justice in India.We observe that Hindu temples have historically endured oppressive state c ...
Debunking USCIRF 2025 Report – India and Religious Freedom
(This report utilizes SamyaTattwa for Hindu News by American Hindus Against Defamation (AHAD), technology provided by tattwa.ai)Published March 27, 2025, 2025India and Religious Freedom: Debunking the USCIRF 2025 Annual ReportThe United States Commission ...
Press Release: HinduPACT Condemns Violence Against Hindus in Bangladesh
August 5, 2024 HinduPACT vehemently condemns the recent spate of violence against the Hindu community in Bangladesh, culminating in the brutal murder of two councilors and the vandalization of the sacred Kali temple and ISKCON temple during anti-governmen ...
Press Release: HinduPACT Condemns Assassination Attempt on President Trump and Calls for Non-Violence in Democracy
July 14, 2024Chicago, IL — HinduPACT strongly condemns the recent assassination attempt on President Donald J. Trump. We stand united in our belief that violence has no place in a democratic society and that our political processes must be safeguarded fro ...
Representative Thanedar: “We must show that we will not tolerate fear and hate, and we will spread the truth about Hindu Dharma.”
April 15, 2024Rep. Shri Thanedar exclusively appeared on HinduPACT’s HinduLounge show hosted by Tejal Shah (Convenor Hindu Mandir Empowerment Council and Jt. Gen. Secy. World Hindu Council of America, VHPA) and Sudha Jagganathan HinduLounge co-host and a ...
HinduPACT Responds to US State Department and Ambassador Garcetti’s Criticisms of India’s Decision to Implement CAA
The following press release was issued by HinduPACT (an initiative of VHPA) on comments by the US State Department and US Amb. Eric Garcetti on India’s decision to implement CAA.March 16, 2024Considering recent criticisms from the US State Department and ...
Webinar: Hindudvesha and Antisemitism
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